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Special Daymond John Apple Store Event Exhibits Accessibility of Halo 2 Technology

October 4, 2016

Starkey® Hearing Technologies VP of Education and Audiology Sara Burdak, Au.D., recently teamed up with Shark Tank’s Daymond John for an exclusive Apple® Store event on Monday, September 19 in San...   Read More

New Study Shows Reduction in Tinnitus Loudness and Annoyance During Exposure to a Customized Acoustic Stimulus Delivered Via High Frequency Directed Audio

October 3, 2016

A recent study assessed whether HyperSound’s higher-frequency directed audio using ultrasound technology has the potential to reduce perceived tinnitus loudness and tinnitus annoyance. The resul...   Read More

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The Lancet: Virtual Reality and Treadmill Training Could Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults

October 2, 2016

Combining virtual reality and treadmill training helps prevent falls in older adults better than treadmill training alone, according to a new randomised controlled trial published in The Lancet. The a...   Read More

Research

Portable Artificial Vision Device May Be an Effective Aid for Patients with Low Vision

October 1, 2016

In a small study that included 12 legally blind participants, use of a portable artificial vision device improved the patient’s ability to perform tasks simulating those of daily living, such as...   Read More

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Hearing Gets More Tiring for the Brain as We Age

September 30, 2016

With support from Sonova, a globally unique study by the University of Zurich has managed to measure and visually map the consequences of age-related hearing loss in the brain.   Read More

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Cochlear Launches the World's Thinnest, Full Length Perimodiolar Electrode for Cochlear Implants

September 30, 2016

The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile Implant with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) is designed to preserve hearing structures, boost hearing performance and is easy for surgeons to use.   Read More

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Oticon, Inc. Names Gary Rosenblum as New President

September 29, 2016

SOMERSET, NJ September 29 – Oticon, Inc. announced today that Gary Rosenblum has been named the new President of Oticon, Inc., effective October 3, 2016. He succeeds Peer Lauritsen who retire...   Read More

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Halo 2 Made for iPhone Technology Shines at TechCrunch Disrupt

September 29, 2016

Starkey Hearing Technologies showcased its revolutionary Synergy® hearing technologies at the 2016 TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on Sept. 12-14. Over 200 people stopped by the Starkey booth and...   Read More

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Local Business Owners Earn Prestigious International Award for Family-Owned, Multi-Generational Business

September 28, 2016

Mobile, Alabama residents selected among over 350 business owners in the U.S. and Canada.September 19, - MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beltone, a leader in hearing care for over 75 years, held its 20...   Read More

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Otoharmonics Appoints New Senior Audiologist

September 27, 2016

Otoharmonics has announced that Dr. Damon Boyce, AuD has joined their team as Senior Audiologist, Clinical Education. With this hire, Otoharmonics reaffirms its dedication to providing high-quality se...   Read More

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New Web Resource Cochlear Implant Continuum of Care

September 26, 2016

WHAT: ACI Alliance published a new online step-by-step guide for consumers, parents and professionals including those outside of cochlear implantation, on the cochlear implant (CI) process.   Read More

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HEARing CRC's Cochlear Implant Research Showcased in International Journal of Audiology Special Supplement

September 25, 2016

Australian cochlear implant research has been showcased in a special supplement in the latest edition of the International Journal of Audiology (IJA).   Read More

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Unitron's Engage 2016 Puts the Focus on Capturing Patients for Life

September 24, 2016

September 21, 2016 – Barcelona, Spain – New type of patients, new expectations and a new world of healthcare are creating opportunities for hearing healthcare professionals to redefine patient rel...   Read More

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Starkey Hearing Technologies' Halo 2 Named Finalist for 17th Annual Tekne Awards

September 23, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, September 21, 2016 – The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Starkey Hearing Technologies as a finalist in the Healthcare-Established category for the 2016 Tekne Awards for...   Read More

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Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista Now Support the Hear the World Foundation

September 22, 2016

Staefa, Switzerland, September 14, 2016 - The Hear the World Foundation is delighted to welcome the support of two legendary supermodels: Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista are now championing the c...   Read More

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Hearing Loss Association Of America (HLAA) Joins The Revlon Love Is On 2016 Million Dollar Challenge

September 21, 2016

Help HLAA Win $1 Million for Hearing Loss!Bethesda, MD: The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has joined the RevlonLOVE IS ON 2016 Million Dollar Challenge, a fundraising competition created...   Read More

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Beltone's myPAL Portable Microphone Accessories Named Top 100 for 2016 Chicago Innovation Award

September 21, 2016

September 15, 2016 - CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for the past 75 years, announced today that Beltone myPAL accessories have been named a Top 100 Finalist in the technol...   Read More

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FDA Approves the MED-EL SYNCHRONY EAS Hearing Implant System

September 20, 2016

92 percent of clinical trial participants report improvement hearing in background noise in the first 12 months.September 16, 2016 – (Durham, NC) – MED-EL USA announced today the FDA appro...   Read More

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Cochlear Delivers Broader Insurance Coverage and Expanded Access to Cochlear Implant Options

September 19, 2016

The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Hybrid™ Implant System now covered by Anthem®; Hybrid Hearing now available to all with functional low frequency hearing.Centennial, Colo., (September 15, 20...   Read More

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Cochlear Implant Resource on Pediatric Candidacy and Outcomes - Available for Free Download for Limited Time

September 18, 2016

Cochlear Implants 2016: Advances in Candidacy, Technology, and Outcomes, Factors That Drive the Expansion of Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy by Terry Zwolan and Donna Sorkin published by ASHA’s...   Read More

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